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SCIENCE, December 11, 1885. Volume VI. No. 149New York The Science Company 1885 Wraps Good+ Science Size: Approx. 7 1/2" x 10 1/4" Tables With Science Supplement. Some articles: "A National University"; "The Decay of the Obelisk"(in Central Park) by ARNOLD HAGUE; " The Meeting of the American Public Health Association" with diagram exhibiting the comparative mortality by absolute number of decedents from fifteen most important causes of death, in Rhode Island, during 25 years, from 1860 to 1884; "Telpherage"(in England) with 4 illustrations, under Astronomical Notes: "Two new comets" with table and "The Biela comet meteor-stream" with table. Articles by or about Famous Americans: in Letters to the Editor:E. J. JAMES "NEWCOMB's Political Economy"; and H. M. PAUL "The Biela comet meteor-stream". In Science Supplement: G. BROWN GOODE " Recent Challenger Monographs"(report of Challenger Expedition); "Heights in France"(of country's inhabitants) with map; and "Progress in Metallurgy". Tipped in one page: THREE NEW PORTRAITS OF WASHINGTON". Covers only 1/5 attached, but covers "intact". Slightly soiled. ex.mus. stamp on front cover. Slight chipping at edges. label residue covering up part of "title" contents. Some creasing. Overall covers are Good. Interior is tight, clean and VG+. Supplement is in VG condition.
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45.00 USD

Carpenter, Horace F.A CATALOGUE OF THE SHELL BEARING MOLLUSCA OF RHODE ISLANDCentral Falls, RI E. L. Freeman 1873 Paperbound Good- Rhode Island Size: Approx. 8 1/4 " x 10 " Tables "This Catalogue is a supplement to a series of papers on the Conchology of Rhode Island, read from time to time during the past two years before the Providence Franklin Society, and published in the Central Falls 'Weekly Visitor.;" 8 pp. Light green paper covers with string-tied binding. Covers are very soiled and dirty with mold/ink spots and foxing, corners and edges are rubbed and creased, some chipping to edges. Significant crease down middle of document that runs throughout. Interior page edges are creased and dirty, text is easily legible. Document in Fair to Good- condition.
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15.00 USD

House of RepresentativesEXAMINATION AND SURVEY OF PROVIDENCE HARBOR AND RIVER, RHODE ISLANDWashington Government Printing Office 1899 Paperbound Good Government Document Size: Approx. 5 3/4" x 9" Foldout Maps "Letter from the Secretary of War, transmitting, with a letter from the Chief of Engineers, reports of examination and survey of Providence Harbor and River, Rhode Island." 56th Congress, 1st Session, House of Representatives, Document No. 108, December 8, 1899. 5 pp. with two foldout maps: Survey of Proposed Increased Anchorage Area in Providence River from Kettle Pt. to Wilkesbarre Pier measuring approximately 27" x 16 1/2", and Port of Providence Rhode Island measuring approximately 16" x 22 ". Famous Americans within the document include Elihu Root, Secretary of War; Major D. W. Lockwood, Corp of Engineers; Brig. Gen. John M. Wilson, Corp of Engineers; and Col. G. L. Gillespie, Corp of Engineers. Disbound government document. Letter and maps are separated from each other. Tears along creases on maps. Browning to edges of documents. Overall letter and maps in Good condition.
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47.50 USD

House of RepresentativesLETTER FROM THE SECRETARY OF THE TREASURY, TRANSMITTING INFORMATION UPON THE SUBJECT OF EXECUTING THE LAW FOR BUILDING LIGHT-HOUSES, BOUYS, &c.Washington Thomas Allen, Print 1837 Paperbound Very Good U.S. Government Document Size: Approx. 5 3/4" x 9" Graph Light-houses, Buoys, &c. 25th Congress, 2d Session, House of Representatives, Treasury Department, Doc. No. 27. Referred to the Committee on Commerce, December 14, 1837. "...making appropriations for building light-houses, light-boats, beacon-lights, buoys, and dolphins..." describing work approved and rejected in Maine, New Hampshire, Massachusetts, Connecticut, Rhode Island, New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Delaware, Maryland, Virginia, North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia, Alabama, Ohio, Indiana, Louisiana, Mississippi, Michigan, Florida, and Wisconsin. 27 pages. Disbound government document. Residue from book remains on spine. Creases on spine edge. Light foxing, but otherwise pages are crisp, clean and in excellent condition for its age. Document in VG condition.
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40.00 USD

House of RepresentativesRHODE ISLAND BRIGADE [To Accompany Bill H.R. No. 769.]Washington Gales & Seaton 1835 Paperbound Very Good- U.S. Government Document Size: Approx. 5 3/4" x 9" 23d Congress, 2d Session, House of Representatives, Rep. No. 128. February 25, 1835. "Mr. Burges, from the select committee to which the subject had been referred, made the following report: The select commitee to which was referred the memorial of the officers and soldiers of the Rhode Island brigade, their heirs and represetatives, submit to the House the following report:..." 40 pp. Disbound government document. Residue from book remains along spine edge, which is also chipped and slightly creased. Paper is browning and has light foxing, text is easily legible. Document in VG- condition.
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60.00 USD

SenateExpulsion of James F. Simmons, Senator from Rhode IslandWashington Government Printing Office 1862 Paperbound Very Good- Rhode Island Size: Approx. 5 1/2" x 8 3/4" REPORT: In the Senate, The Committee on the Judiciary, to whom was referred a resolution for the expulsion of James F. Simmons, a senator of the United States from the State of Rhode Island . 37th Congress, 2d Session, Senate. Rep. Com. No. 69. States the details and circumstances behind a government contract for rifles which Senator Simmons helped obtain and later received a commission. "Mr. Simmons who has appeared before the committee and with great frankness and fairness detailed all the circumstances of the transaction, and answered all questions put to him promptly and without hesitation, also stated that he is now, and was at the time, unconscious of having done anything wrong in acting as he did..." 4 pp. Disbound. Some darkening on back page along top and side edge, otherwise document is Very Good.
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35.00 USD